Proposal would rename Rt. 20 near stadium for Russert

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Lawmakers want to name highway for the late Tim Russert
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal lawmakers from New York say they want to rename a portion of U.S. Route 20 near Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park after the late Tim Russert.
Sens. Charles Schumer, Hillary Clinton and Rep. Brian Higgins say they'll introduce a resolution regarding the highway's name on Monday.

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more:

http://www.buffalonews.com/258/story/370894.html

[PECKERWOOD]

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I think this is an excellent idea.

[hydro]

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So do I. I would love for this to happen.

[W1DER1GHT]

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That's a fantastic idea.

[TacklingDummy]

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Where is the street they are going to name after me? Im just as much a Bills fan. So are some of the people on here.

[Goobylal]

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Why a proposal? Just friggin' do it!

[Goobylal]

Re: Proposal would rename Rt. 20 near stadium for Russert

Where is the street they are going to name after me?

Die first, then you can ask.

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1+bills+drive+orchard+park,+ny&sll=38.534496,-89.982537&sspn=0.011447,0.014699&ie=UTF8&ll=42.7737,-78.794932&spn=0.021484,0.029397&t=h&z=15

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Rename Southwestern blvd. (see map) it's the most busiest during the day Tim Russert Rd. They renamed the part of Abbott Rd. that goes passed the stadium Jim Kelly Blvd.

[TacklingDummy]

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Die first, then you can ask.

I want it named when Im alive.

[Goobylal]

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I want it named when Im alive.

What makes you more special than Tim Russert?

[YardRat]

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I think it'a good idea...Better than something at or in the stadium actually.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Proposal would rename Rt. 20 near stadium for Russert

What makes you more special than Tim Russert?

What makes him more special than any Bills fan? That's my point.

[Historian]

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In a related story, Marshawn Lynch was pulled over at the corner of Jim Kelly Boulevard and Tim Russert Avenue...lol.

[blackonyx89]

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Lawmakers want to name highway for the late Tim Russert
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal lawmakers from New York say they want to rename a portion of U.S. Route 20 near Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park after the late Tim Russert.
Sens. Charles Schumer, Hillary Clinton and Rep. Brian Higgins say they'll introduce a resolution regarding the highway's name on Monday.

That's a cool honor. Hope it passes. I still say he should get a plaque of him on the wall so he can see his favorite team play every Sunday at the Ralph!